quantum valebatn.

Brit.

/ˌkwɒntəm vaˈleɪbat/, U.S.

/ˈˌkwɑn(t)əm vəˈleɪˌbɑt/

Origin: A borrowing from Latin. Etymon: Latin quantum valebat.

Etymology: < post-classical Latin quantum valebat as much as it was worth (6th cent. or earlier) < classical Latin quantum which amount (see quantum n.) + valēbat , 3rd singular imperfect indicative of valēre to be worth (see valent adj.). Compare quantum valebant n. and earlier quantum meruit n.

Law. Now chiefly historical.

= quantum valebant n.

ΚΠ

1705 R. Gardiner Instructor Clericalis (ed. 3) II. 139 We will proceed on that Head..after we have looked into a few more Presidents of Implied Assumpsits, as quantum Meruit, quantum Valebat.

1794 J. Impey Mod. Pleader 203 In most actions for tradesmen's bills, the plaintiff recovers not on the price agreed on, but upon the quantum meruit, or quantum valebat only.

1897 Nebraska State Jrnl. 24 Sept. 8/3 He may ignore the contract and declare upon a quantum meruit or a quantum valebat in which case the measure of his damages will be the fair and reasonable value of what he has done.

1985 P. B. H. Birks Introd. to Law of Restitution viii. ii. 272 If free acceptance had to work through contract, it was not easy to award a quantum valebat.

This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, December 2007; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	quantum valebat
释义	quantum valebatn. Brit. /ˌkwɒntəm vaˈleɪbat/, U.S. /ˈˌkwɑn(t)əm vəˈleɪˌbɑt/ Origin: A borrowing from Latin. Etymon: Latin quantum valebat. Etymology: < post-classical Latin quantum valebat as much as it was worth (6th cent. or earlier) < classical Latin quantum which amount (see quantum n.) + valēbat , 3rd singular imperfect indicative of valēre to be worth (see valent adj.). Compare quantum valebant n. and earlier quantum meruit n. Law. Now chiefly historical. = quantum valebant n. ΚΠ 1705 R. Gardiner Instructor Clericalis (ed. 3) II. 139 We will proceed on that Head..after we have looked into a few more Presidents of Implied Assumpsits, as quantum Meruit, quantum Valebat. 1794 J. Impey Mod. Pleader 203 In most actions for tradesmen's bills, the plaintiff recovers not on the price agreed on, but upon the quantum meruit, or quantum valebat only. 1897 Nebraska State Jrnl. 24 Sept. 8/3 He may ignore the contract and declare upon a quantum meruit or a quantum valebat in which case the measure of his damages will be the fair and reasonable value of what he has done. 1985 P. B. H. Birks Introd. to Law of Restitution viii. ii. 272 If free acceptance had to work through contract, it was not easy to award a quantum valebat. This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, December 2007; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.1705
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